Basilicata

Basilicata, also known as Lucania, is a region in southern Italy, with Potenza serving as its capital. The region borders Campania to the west, Apulia to the north and east, and Calabria to the south. Basilicata's name refers to the Byzantine ruler, the basileios, who ruled the region from the 9th to 11th centuries. The mountainous Basilicata region includes the major cities of Potenza, Melfi, Matera, and Policoro, and Basilicata had a population of 575,902 people in 2012.